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Lighthouse Lovers Cruise (4 hours)

June 26, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

Get an up-close look at up to 10 of Maine’s most iconic lighthouses on one cruise: Doubling Point Light, Kennebec Range Lights, Squirrel Point Light, Perkins Island Light, Pond Island Light, Seguin Island Light, Cuckolds Light, Ram Island Light, Burnt Island Light, and Hendricks Head Light.

Running Saturdays at 3:30 pm through August 28.

Members $43; nonmembers $53; 6-12 years $35; under 6 $6

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Lighthouse Lovers Cruise in Portland

• Bar & snack bar available
• Restroom on board
• 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Pushchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers
• Most travellers can participate
• Rubber soled shoes recommended, high heels not recommended
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• Portland Head Light
• Fort Gorges
• Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
• Ram Island Ledge Light
• Portland Breakwater Lighthouse

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• You'll start at 170 Commercial St 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top. See address & details
• Pass by Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse Portland Breakwater Lighthouse Portland Head Light Fort Gorges
• You'll return to the starting point

• 391wendyb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour.Fun time Was in the Portland /Scarbotough area for a mini vacation.Was looking for something to do found the tour info online and decided to book it.You will not be disappointed,Wendy the tour guide/driver was excellent.Her knowledge of Portland’s history if great.She made it fun with her little name the state for the dessert game.If you are looking for something to do while in the Portland area check this out. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Ginny G 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun time for family It was a beautiful cruise! We loved seeing all the lighthouses! The boat was VERY full so we had to lean around people to get any decent photos but still worth it! Read more Written 28 April 2024
• MercyMoi 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Could have been a 5 star tour While this tour covered interesting history of Portland and the light house, we could not hear the guide so we missed a lot. When we took our seats in the front portion of the bus with a divider behind us, we had no idea the heater blower was below my seat. This was so loud I could only hear part of what the guide was saying. My husband had the aisle seat so had a bit of an advantage. Not sure how the driver was not aware of this and even though he was constantly looking in his mirror at the riders in front (including us), he either was oblivious or didn't care that my husband was repeating everything he said y to me. When we got off at the light house, we mentioned this to him and he turned it off and the temperature in the bus was just fine without it. Not sure why they would even have such a loud blower on a tour bus. Lastly, I am sure there is a lot of history and stories of the city the driver could have told instead of the time talking about his family and books he wrote. Felt a little self promoting. Read more Written 2 December 2023
• Q4615AXdanas 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great historical tour! Loved the trolley tour. Learned so much in a short time about the city of Portland. The only down fall for us is we did not do until toward the end of our trip. Would highly recommend to do as early in your trip to Portland as you can. The driver we had knew his way around the city and shared tips such as cheap parking which would have been a great thing to know early on. You could tell the driver was a long time citizen of the Portland area and enjoyed sharing his knowledge. The trolley was very clean and comfortable. I booked on line for a group of 5, easy to check in and get on the trolley. Would highly recommend as part of your stay in Portland. Read more Written 7 November 2023
• Al A 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Portland History Excellent value and wonderful historical account of Portland. Driver and tour director, Ms. Lee, was informative and full of funny anecdotes to keep the trip enjoyable. Would highly recommend for all groups and families. Read more Written 6 November 2023
• JoE1365 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Nice tour The tour was quite pleasant, the crew were friendly and informed about the light houses and other residential areas. We saw several seals pop their heads out of the water close to the boat. Read more Written 4 November 2023
• josefm678 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful Harbor Cruise We took the longer cruise which took in more of the harbor and it was totally worth it! The lighthouses and forts where beautiful but seeing all the additional wildlife, Eagle, Loons, Harbor Seal, etc. where incredible! Learning about the local history was amazing as well!!! Read more Written 2 November 2023
• Stay52012511888 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Now you "Sea" it, Now you don't "Sea" it. We've used Portland Discovery in a previous visit to Maine. This trip we had the land excursion booked and the water excursion booked. The day before our arrival we received a call letting us know that because of weather they were cancelling the boat going out. Bad weather can happen and we get it, problem was, we arrive the next day and the water is perfectly calm and other boats are out and about on the water. I asked the lady at the booth about it and her reply was "ya, I think we pulled the plug on that a bit early". Unfortunate, but what can you do. Safety should always be a priority, but being able to adjust if things change should be an option. Read more Written 2 November 2023
• F4325VValisonn 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun tours Fun tours. We booked the combo cruise and trolley. Both were great. Book early though and beware of cruise ships! Read more Written 1 November 2023
• 2jimmiej 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Tour I always take a historic tour of cities I travel to. This one did not disappoint and our guide Wendy was excellent. She was very knowledgeable of the city and its history. I now know the history of Portland and have plenty of stories to share. Highly recommend! Read more Written 31 October 2023
• A5677PAdavidw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great place for a visit Did a tour of the downtown and the city (trolley). Very interesting to learn about the history of the city and the growth of the metropolis over the years. Several excellent seafood restaurants are along the harbor and also there are those apple cider donuts. Read more Written 30 October 2023
• N9085YDkarenl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Enjoyable Portland Adventure Perfect tour of Portland ME! The guide was very knowledgeable and shares the sane birthday as Stephen King! Read more Written 30 October 2023
• M8975OZkennethh 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Sooo worthwhile! Sooo worthwhile! Great narrative, providing perspective along with the view. Friendly and fun. The perfect introduction to the park. Read more Written 30 October 2023
• 2022FUn 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Loving Portland It was a perfect addition to our trip. We learned so much about the history of Portland and of additional things we wanted to explore. Thanks Read more Written 29 October 2023
• richardpB4147TP 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles If you like the ocean Driver was a great knowledgable historian, skilled operator and safety conscious. He was able to accommodate slight route changes. Read more Written 29 October 2023

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Lighthouse Lovers Cruise in Portland

• Bar & snack bar available
• Restroom on board
• 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Pushchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers
• Most travellers can participate
• Rubber soled shoes recommended, high heels not recommended
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• Portland Head Light
• Fort Gorges
• Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
• Ram Island Ledge Light
• Portland Breakwater Lighthouse

Similar experiences

• You'll start at 170 Commercial St 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top. See address & details
• Pass by Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse Portland Breakwater Lighthouse Portland Head Light Fort Gorges
• You'll return to the starting point

• 391wendyb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour.Fun time Was in the Portland /Scarbotough area for a mini vacation.Was looking for something to do found the tour info online and decided to book it.You will not be disappointed,Wendy the tour guide/driver was excellent.Her knowledge of Portland’s history if great.She made it fun with her little name the state for the dessert game.If you are looking for something to do while in the Portland area check this out. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Ginny G 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun time for family It was a beautiful cruise! We loved seeing all the lighthouses! The boat was VERY full so we had to lean around people to get any decent photos but still worth it! Read more Written 28 April 2024
• MercyMoi 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Could have been a 5 star tour While this tour covered interesting history of Portland and the light house, we could not hear the guide so we missed a lot. When we took our seats in the front portion of the bus with a divider behind us, we had no idea the heater blower was below my seat. This was so loud I could only hear part of what the guide was saying. My husband had the aisle seat so had a bit of an advantage. Not sure how the driver was not aware of this and even though he was constantly looking in his mirror at the riders in front (including us), he either was oblivious or didn't care that my husband was repeating everything he said y to me. When we got off at the light house, we mentioned this to him and he turned it off and the temperature in the bus was just fine without it. Not sure why they would even have such a loud blower on a tour bus. Lastly, I am sure there is a lot of history and stories of the city the driver could have told instead of the time talking about his family and books he wrote. Felt a little self promoting. Read more Written 2 December 2023
• Q4615AXdanas 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great historical tour! Loved the trolley tour. Learned so much in a short time about the city of Portland. The only down fall for us is we did not do until toward the end of our trip. Would highly recommend to do as early in your trip to Portland as you can. The driver we had knew his way around the city and shared tips such as cheap parking which would have been a great thing to know early on. You could tell the driver was a long time citizen of the Portland area and enjoyed sharing his knowledge. The trolley was very clean and comfortable. I booked on line for a group of 5, easy to check in and get on the trolley. Would highly recommend as part of your stay in Portland. Read more Written 7 November 2023
• Al A 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Portland History Excellent value and wonderful historical account of Portland. Driver and tour director, Ms. Lee, was informative and full of funny anecdotes to keep the trip enjoyable. Would highly recommend for all groups and families. Read more Written 6 November 2023
• JoE1365 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Nice tour The tour was quite pleasant, the crew were friendly and informed about the light houses and other residential areas. We saw several seals pop their heads out of the water close to the boat. Read more Written 4 November 2023
• josefm678 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful Harbor Cruise We took the longer cruise which took in more of the harbor and it was totally worth it! The lighthouses and forts where beautiful but seeing all the additional wildlife, Eagle, Loons, Harbor Seal, etc. where incredible! Learning about the local history was amazing as well!!! Read more Written 2 November 2023
• Stay52012511888 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Now you "Sea" it, Now you don't "Sea" it. We've used Portland Discovery in a previous visit to Maine. This trip we had the land excursion booked and the water excursion booked. The day before our arrival we received a call letting us know that because of weather they were cancelling the boat going out. Bad weather can happen and we get it, problem was, we arrive the next day and the water is perfectly calm and other boats are out and about on the water. I asked the lady at the booth about it and her reply was "ya, I think we pulled the plug on that a bit early". Unfortunate, but what can you do. Safety should always be a priority, but being able to adjust if things change should be an option. Read more Written 2 November 2023
• F4325VValisonn 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun tours Fun tours. We booked the combo cruise and trolley. Both were great. Book early though and beware of cruise ships! Read more Written 1 November 2023
• 2jimmiej 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Tour I always take a historic tour of cities I travel to. This one did not disappoint and our guide Wendy was excellent. She was very knowledgeable of the city and its history. I now know the history of Portland and have plenty of stories to share. Highly recommend! Read more Written 31 October 2023
• A5677PAdavidw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great place for a visit Did a tour of the downtown and the city (trolley). Very interesting to learn about the history of the city and the growth of the metropolis over the years. Several excellent seafood restaurants are along the harbor and also there are those apple cider donuts. Read more Written 30 October 2023
• N9085YDkarenl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Enjoyable Portland Adventure Perfect tour of Portland ME! The guide was very knowledgeable and shares the sane birthday as Stephen King! Read more Written 30 October 2023
• M8975OZkennethh 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Sooo worthwhile! Sooo worthwhile! Great narrative, providing perspective along with the view. Friendly and fun. The perfect introduction to the park. Read more Written 30 October 2023
• 2022FUn 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Loving Portland It was a perfect addition to our trip. We learned so much about the history of Portland and of additional things we wanted to explore. Thanks Read more Written 29 October 2023
• richardpB4147TP 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles If you like the ocean Driver was a great knowledgable historian, skilled operator and safety conscious. He was able to accommodate slight route changes. Read more Written 29 October 2023

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Lighthouse Lovers Cruise in Portland

• Bar & snack bar available
• Restroom on board
• 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Pushchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers
• Most travellers can participate
• Rubber soled shoes recommended, high heels not recommended
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Similar experiences

• You'll start at 170 Commercial St 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top. See address & details
• Pass by Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse Portland Breakwater Lighthouse Portland Head Light Fort Gorges
• You'll return to the starting point

• 391wendyb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour.Fun time Was in the Portland /Scarbotough area for a mini vacation.Was looking for something to do found the tour info online and decided to book it.You will not be disappointed,Wendy the tour guide/driver was excellent.Her knowledge of Portland’s history if great.She made it fun with her little name the state for the dessert game.If you are looking for something to do while in the Portland area check this out. Read more Written April 28, 2024
• Ginny G 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun time for family It was a beautiful cruise! We loved seeing all the lighthouses! The boat was VERY full so we had to lean around people to get any decent photos but still worth it! Read more Written April 28, 2024
• MercyMoi 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Could have been a 5 star tour While this tour covered interesting history of Portland and the light house, we could not hear the guide so we missed a lot. When we took our seats in the front portion of the bus with a divider behind us, we had no idea the heater blower was below my seat. This was so loud I could only hear part of what the guide was saying. My husband had the aisle seat so had a bit of an advantage. Not sure how the driver was not aware of this and even though he was constantly looking in his mirror at the riders in front (including us), he either was oblivious or didn't care that my husband was repeating everything he said y to me. When we got off at the light house, we mentioned this to him and he turned it off and the temperature in the bus was just fine without it. Not sure why they would even have such a loud blower on a tour bus. Lastly, I am sure there is a lot of history and stories of the city the driver could have told instead of the time talking about his family and books he wrote. Felt a little self promoting. Read more Written December 2, 2023
• Q4615AXdanas 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great historical tour! Loved the trolley tour. Learned so much in a short time about the city of Portland. The only down fall for us is we did not do until toward the end of our trip. Would highly recommend to do as early in your trip to Portland as you can. The driver we had knew his way around the city and shared tips such as cheap parking which would have been a great thing to know early on. You could tell the driver was a long time citizen of the Portland area and enjoyed sharing his knowledge. The trolley was very clean and comfortable. I booked on line for a group of 5, easy to check in and get on the trolley. Would highly recommend as part of your stay in Portland. Read more Written November 7, 2023
• Al A 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Portland History Excellent value and wonderful historical account of Portland. Driver and tour director, Ms. Lee, was informative and full of funny anecdotes to keep the trip enjoyable. Would highly recommend for all groups and families. Read more Written November 6, 2023
• JoE1365 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Nice tour The tour was quite pleasant, the crew were friendly and informed about the light houses and other residential areas. We saw several seals pop their heads out of the water close to the boat. Read more Written November 4, 2023
• josefm678 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful Harbor Cruise We took the longer cruise which took in more of the harbor and it was totally worth it! The lighthouses and forts where beautiful but seeing all the additional wildlife, Eagle, Loons, Harbor Seal, etc. where incredible! Learning about the local history was amazing as well!!! Read more Written November 2, 2023
• Stay52012511888 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Now you "Sea" it, Now you don't "Sea" it. We've used Portland Discovery in a previous visit to Maine. This trip we had the land excursion booked and the water excursion booked. The day before our arrival we received a call letting us know that because of weather they were cancelling the boat going out. Bad weather can happen and we get it, problem was, we arrive the next day and the water is perfectly calm and other boats are out and about on the water. I asked the lady at the booth about it and her reply was "ya, I think we pulled the plug on that a bit early". Unfortunate, but what can you do. Safety should always be a priority, but being able to adjust if things change should be an option. Read more Written November 2, 2023
• F4325VValisonn 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun tours Fun tours. We booked the combo cruise and trolley. Both were great. Book early though and beware of cruise ships! Read more Written November 1, 2023
• 2jimmiej 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Tour I always take a historic tour of cities I travel to. This one did not disappoint and our guide Wendy was excellent. She was very knowledgeable of the city and its history. I now know the history of Portland and have plenty of stories to share. Highly recommend! Read more Written October 31, 2023
• A5677PAdavidw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great place for a visit Did a tour of the downtown and the city (trolley). Very interesting to learn about the history of the city and the growth of the metropolis over the years. Several excellent seafood restaurants are along the harbor and also there are those apple cider donuts. Read more Written October 30, 2023
• N9085YDkarenl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Enjoyable Portland Adventure Perfect tour of Portland ME! The guide was very knowledgeable and shares the sane birthday as Stephen King! Read more Written October 30, 2023
• M8975OZkennethh 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Sooo worthwhile! Sooo worthwhile! Great narrative, providing perspective along with the view. Friendly and fun. The perfect introduction to the park. Read more Written October 30, 2023
• 2022FUn 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Loving Portland It was a perfect addition to our trip. We learned so much about the history of Portland and of additional things we wanted to explore. Thanks Read more Written October 29, 2023
• richardpB4147TP 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles If you like the ocean Driver was a great knowledgable historian, skilled operator and safety conscious. He was able to accommodate slight route changes. Read more Written October 29, 2023

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Lighthouse Lovers Cruise in Portland provided by Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours

Portland, Maine – Lighthouse Lovers Cruise

Lighthouses are iconic structures that are an inseparable part of Maine’s lifestyle and culture. Known as “The Lighthouse State,” Maine has 65 lighthouses situated on its shores, rivers, and even one lake; more than any other state in the nation. In focusing on their impressive appearance, it can be easy to forget their primary function. Lighthouses have been guiding ships and their captains to safety throughout history. Portland Discovery Land and Sea Tours presents the special sights, sounds and stories of these lighthouses in a unique, comfortable, and exciting way.

Why were lighthouses created in the first place? When you take a closer look at Maine’s coastline, the story begins to unfold. Thousands of years ago, glaciers carved out the Maine coastline. As a result, the coastline is a tangled mixture of passages, points, bays, inlets, coves, ledges, and hundreds of little islands randomly scattered throughout the waters. These made safe passage challenging for captains, ships and their crews. Built as guiding lights for mariners that needed help navigating the jagged coastline, lighthouses began operating around 1794.

Placed atop the most dangerous ledges and isles, lighthouses marked the mouths of rivers and points of land. They also provided fixed points of light and sound (using foghorns and bells) that allowed captains to navigate their ships safely through thick fog, moonless skies, and menacing storms.

Our Lighthouse Lovers Cruise: Exceptional Views and Superior Comfort

When the weather is warm and sunny in Maine, there is no better place to be than on the water. That’s why we offer Maine lighthouse cruises, giving our guests unbeatable access to Portland’s busy seaport, clear views of the most notable sights, and the entertaining stories behind them. All this and maybe even few seals to see along the way!

Portland Discovery Land and Sea Tours is Portland’s #1 sightseeing tour company and our lighthouse cruises in Portland, Maine are recognized for our exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well-equipped boats. Our premium sound systems facilitate crystal clear narration, and our knowledgeable and friendly staff will always treat you like our guest. Backed with the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence award, we’re focused on 100% customer satisfaction.

What Will You See on the Lighthouse Lovers Cruise?

First and foremost, you will have exceptional views of some of Maine’s most famous lighthouses that are only accessible by boat! On the 90-minute narrated tour, with lobster boats and seabirds as your backdrop, you can experience these distinctive landmarks for yourself in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere only our tour company can provide.

• Portland Head Light: This is one of the most instantly recognizable lighthouses on this tour, as well as in the state of Maine. It was first lit with 16 whale oil lamps on January 10, 1791.
• Portland Harbor Breakwater Light (Bug Light): This lighthouse earned its nickname when a cast iron tower (patterned after the Greek monument of Lysicrates in Ancient Greece) replaced an ugly wooden structure in 1875. People thought it was “cute as a bug” and the name stuck.
• Ram Island Ledge Light: This 90-foot lighthouse tower and structure was built in 1905 and is only view able from the water.
• Spring Point Ledge Light: Resembling a giant spark plug, residing at the end of a granite breakwater in South Portland, this lighthouse was built in 1898 to protect mariners from a dangerous ledge in Portland Harbor.

Please note that all of these lighthouse sightings are subject to change based on weather and sea conditions. All of our cruises have a full service bar and premium snack options available. Reservations can be booked online for your convenience, and be sure to talk to us about boat charters for special private events like weddings or corporate functions.

We look forward to sharing this beautiful and unique part of our Maine coastal heritage with you! After seeing these remarkable structures and listening to their one-of-a-kind stories, you will understand why we believe they are just as impressive today as on the day they were built. So grab your camera and come see the best of Portland with Portland’s #1 sightseeing company!

Lighthouse Lovers Cruise in Portland

• Bar & snack bar available
• Restroom on board
• 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Pushchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers
• Most travellers can participate
• Rubber soled shoes recommended, high heels not recommended
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Similar experiences

• You'll start at 170 Commercial St 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top. See address & details
• Pass by Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse Portland Breakwater Lighthouse Portland Head Light Fort Gorges
• You'll return to the starting point

• 391wendyb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour.Fun time Was in the Portland /Scarbotough area for a mini vacation.Was looking for something to do found the tour info online and decided to book it.You will not be disappointed,Wendy the tour guide/driver was excellent.Her knowledge of Portland’s history if great.She made it fun with her little name the state for the dessert game.If you are looking for something to do while in the Portland area check this out. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Ginny G 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun time for family It was a beautiful cruise! We loved seeing all the lighthouses! The boat was VERY full so we had to lean around people to get any decent photos but still worth it! Read more Written 28 April 2024
• MercyMoi 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Could have been a 5 star tour While this tour covered interesting history of Portland and the light house, we could not hear the guide so we missed a lot. When we took our seats in the front portion of the bus with a divider behind us, we had no idea the heater blower was below my seat. This was so loud I could only hear part of what the guide was saying. My husband had the aisle seat so had a bit of an advantage. Not sure how the driver was not aware of this and even though he was constantly looking in his mirror at the riders in front (including us), he either was oblivious or didn't care that my husband was repeating everything he said y to me. When we got off at the light house, we mentioned this to him and he turned it off and the temperature in the bus was just fine without it. Not sure why they would even have such a loud blower on a tour bus. Lastly, I am sure there is a lot of history and stories of the city the driver could have told instead of the time talking about his family and books he wrote. Felt a little self promoting. Read more Written 2 December 2023
• Q4615AXdanas 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great historical tour! Loved the trolley tour. Learned so much in a short time about the city of Portland. The only down fall for us is we did not do until toward the end of our trip. Would highly recommend to do as early in your trip to Portland as you can. The driver we had knew his way around the city and shared tips such as cheap parking which would have been a great thing to know early on. You could tell the driver was a long time citizen of the Portland area and enjoyed sharing his knowledge. The trolley was very clean and comfortable. I booked on line for a group of 5, easy to check in and get on the trolley. Would highly recommend as part of your stay in Portland. Read more Written 7 November 2023
• Al A 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Portland History Excellent value and wonderful historical account of Portland. Driver and tour director, Ms. Lee, was informative and full of funny anecdotes to keep the trip enjoyable. Would highly recommend for all groups and families. Read more Written 6 November 2023
• JoE1365 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Nice tour The tour was quite pleasant, the crew were friendly and informed about the light houses and other residential areas. We saw several seals pop their heads out of the water close to the boat. Read more Written 4 November 2023
• josefm678 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful Harbor Cruise We took the longer cruise which took in more of the harbor and it was totally worth it! The lighthouses and forts where beautiful but seeing all the additional wildlife, Eagle, Loons, Harbor Seal, etc. where incredible! Learning about the local history was amazing as well!!! Read more Written 2 November 2023
• Stay52012511888 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Now you "Sea" it, Now you don't "Sea" it. We've used Portland Discovery in a previous visit to Maine. This trip we had the land excursion booked and the water excursion booked. The day before our arrival we received a call letting us know that because of weather they were cancelling the boat going out. Bad weather can happen and we get it, problem was, we arrive the next day and the water is perfectly calm and other boats are out and about on the water. I asked the lady at the booth about it and her reply was "ya, I think we pulled the plug on that a bit early". Unfortunate, but what can you do. Safety should always be a priority, but being able to adjust if things change should be an option. Read more Written 2 November 2023
• F4325VValisonn 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun tours Fun tours. We booked the combo cruise and trolley. Both were great. Book early though and beware of cruise ships! Read more Written 1 November 2023
• 2jimmiej 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Tour I always take a historic tour of cities I travel to. This one did not disappoint and our guide Wendy was excellent. She was very knowledgeable of the city and its history. I now know the history of Portland and have plenty of stories to share. Highly recommend! Read more Written 31 October 2023
• A5677PAdavidw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great place for a visit Did a tour of the downtown and the city (trolley). Very interesting to learn about the history of the city and the growth of the metropolis over the years. Several excellent seafood restaurants are along the harbor and also there are those apple cider donuts. Read more Written 30 October 2023
• N9085YDkarenl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Enjoyable Portland Adventure Perfect tour of Portland ME! The guide was very knowledgeable and shares the sane birthday as Stephen King! Read more Written 30 October 2023
• M8975OZkennethh 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Sooo worthwhile! Sooo worthwhile! Great narrative, providing perspective along with the view. Friendly and fun. The perfect introduction to the park. Read more Written 30 October 2023
• 2022FUn 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Loving Portland It was a perfect addition to our trip. We learned so much about the history of Portland and of additional things we wanted to explore. Thanks Read more Written 29 October 2023
• richardpB4147TP 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles If you like the ocean Driver was a great knowledgable historian, skilled operator and safety conscious. He was able to accommodate slight route changes. Read more Written 29 October 2023

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